Illinois ranks second in top move-out states in study
According to the study, Illinois had a total outbound rate of 63.8% compared to an inbound rate of 36.2%. Springfield, the Champaign-Urbana-Rantoul...
According to the study, Illinois had a total outbound rate of 63.8% compared to an inbound rate of 36.2%. Springfield, the Champaign-Urbana-Rantoul area, Joliet and Chicago were in the top 25 metropolitan cities for outbound statistical areas. Springfield saw outbound moves at 73%, Champaign-Urbana-Rantoul saw a rate of 69%, Joliet was at 68% and Chicago at 67% for people moving out compared to moving in. U.S. Census data showed that Illinois' population dropped 1.8% since mid-2020. According to the study, retirement has been "a main driver" for those leaving Illinois; 30% of those who moved were age 65 or older.